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Apr 30, 2013 01:23 PM EDT

Estrogen-Blocking Medications May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Researchers have found that drugs that block estrogen may lower women's risk of breast cancer for 10 years, according to a new review of studies.

Apr 30, 2013 12:23 PM EDT

Pregnancy Junk Food Diet can Cause High Fat, High Sugar Addiction in Baby

What you eat when you're pregnant may have a negative effect on your child for the rest of his or her life, according to a recent study.

Apr 30, 2013 11:35 AM EDT

Anti-Smoking School Programs Make a Difference, Smoking Causes Five Million Preventable Deaths Annually

Many may be uncertain of the benefits that anti-smoking programs provide in the school setting. However, recent information shows that for those who have never smoked, these programs do appear to make a difference at least one year after implementation.

Apr 30, 2013 11:11 AM EDT

Foreign-Born Children Less Likely to Have Allergies than those Native to United States

Children who immigrated to the United States are less likely to develop an allergy condition than those born in the country.

Apr 30, 2013 10:30 AM EDT

HIV Screenings Regularly Recommended for All Teens and Adults Regardless of Risk

Whether you're hitting the club every night or in the nunnery, medical officials suggest that all teens and adults ages 15 to 65 should be regularly tested for HIV, regardless of their risk of contracting the virus.

Apr 30, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

Acid Reflux in Infants Can Be Difficult to Diagnose, New Guidelines Help the Health Issue

A new set of recommendations have been created by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology for pediatricians to follow when it comes to diagnosing and treating acid reflux disease.

Apr 29, 2013 03:28 PM EDT

Does Drinking Green Tea Support Weight Loss? Catechins Increase Insulin Resistance

It's a common staple among celebrities when it comes to weight loss, but is it really going to help you shed pounds? According to a recent study, actual evidence supports this theory: The extract found in the drink can be a critical compound that can help control a healthy weight or help you, in fac...

Apr 29, 2013 03:00 PM EDT

A Game of Cat and Mouse? Olfactory Nerve Plays Role in Animal's Escape

Researchers have found that a small smell may help a mouse escape from a risky feline. A Northwestern University study involving olfactory receptors, which underlie the sense of smell, provide evidence that a single gene is necessary for the behavior.

Apr 29, 2013 02:31 PM EDT

Food Dye May Provide 'Blueprint' For Certain Diseases, New Treatments Available

The Food dye Brilliant Blue FCF (BB FCF) may be used to develop treatments used to help some health issues.

Apr 29, 2013 01:30 PM EDT

Miss Korea 2013 Beauty Clones: Is Plastic Surgery or Photoshop to Blame for Similar Look?

Recent controversy involving the plastic surgery injury and a need for a very limited image of beauty has hit the media, especially concerning pictures from contestants involved in Miss Korea 2013.

Apr 29, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

Home Births on the Rise, American Academy of Pediatrics Provides New Guidelines for New Mothers

As more new mothers are opting for new age options when it comes to the birth of their child, it's no wonder that the popularity of home births has been on the rise. Unfortunately, the medical field is not too happy about this, especially when some high-risk births can cause dangerous consequences f...

Apr 29, 2013 12:08 PM EDT

Denmark on the Brink of HIV Cure, Less Expensive than Gene Therapy

Researchers from Denmark believe that they may be on the brink of a cure for HIV. Unlike gene therapy, that has been promising but is often unaffordable for many seeking treatment, this could not only be less expensive but an easier way to distribute help.

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Estrogen-Blocking Medications May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Pregnancy Junk Food Diet can Cause High Fat, High Sugar Addiction in Baby

Anti-Smoking School Programs Make a Difference, Smoking Causes Five Million Preventable Deaths Annually

Foreign-Born Children Less Likely to Have Allergies than those Native to United States

HIV Screenings Regularly Recommended for All Teens and Adults Regardless of Risk

Acid Reflux in Infants Can Be Difficult to Diagnose, New Guidelines Help the Health Issue

Does Drinking Green Tea Support Weight Loss? Catechins Increase Insulin Resistance

A Game of Cat and Mouse? Olfactory Nerve Plays Role in Animal's Escape

Food Dye May Provide 'Blueprint' For Certain Diseases, New Treatments Available

Miss Korea 2013 Beauty Clones: Is Plastic Surgery or Photoshop to Blame for Similar Look?

Home Births on the Rise, American Academy of Pediatrics Provides New Guidelines for New Mothers

Denmark on the Brink of HIV Cure, Less Expensive than Gene Therapy

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